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Expression Exercises

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An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.

In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples :

  • OK!
  • Oh my god!
  • See you later! 
  • What’s up?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always.
  • Could be better.
  • Can't complain.
  • No problem.
  • No worries.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.
  • Anyway, ...
  • I have no idea.
  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • You’re telling me!
  • I’ll say!
  • I suppose so.
  • That’s great!
  • Poor you.
  • Sorry!
  • Alright!
  • What a day!
  • Fancy meeting you here!
Expression example sentences
He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think.Он выглядит слегка напуганным, думаю, он чует запах Беара.
I am fine, thank you.В порядке, спасибо.
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Так как они пользуются моими продуктами, то мы можем "взять взаймы" немного их хлеба, я думаю.
Alright, see you Cate.Хорошо, увидимся, Кейт.
Can I have a look at it, please?Можно мне посмотреть, пожалуйста?
Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks.Да, так будет лучше, спасибо.
Can you summarize it before you go, please?Можешь вкратце все сказать до того, как уйдешь?
Hello, can we order our meals, please?Здравствуйте, мы можем сделать заказ?
You too, byee!Тебе тоже, покаа!
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Я съела тост, а ты?
Better late than never!Лучше поздно, чем никогда!
Thanks for your kind wishes.Спасибо за твои тёплые поздравления.
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?Отлично, можем мы сделать это в первую очередь, пожалуйста?
I will have some fish, I think.Думаю, я закажу рыбу.
Thank you, madam, see you then!Спасибо, мадам, до встречи!
...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please!...О, да, я хочу поговорить с моей мамой, то есть, с миссис Джонс, пожалуйста!
Thank you, have a nice day!Спасибо, хорошего дня!
I am okay, thanks.У меня все нормально, спасибо.
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Подозреваю, она больше не смогла видеть твою уродливую физиономию.
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you.Привет, Джозеф, рад познакомиться.

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional